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S686 BGJ

1998 Saab 9-3 S

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,952 mi
Last recorded92,952 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S110,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS686 BGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2008 92,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall is cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

slight play found at top of steering column

Pass 14 Nov 2007 89,352 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 85,328 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 79,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S?

Based on 1,366 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
7,378
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 60
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 44
Direction indicator incorrect colour 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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S686 BGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 110,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S686 BGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S686 BGJ registered?

S686 BGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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